Director: Julian Hernandez
Actors: Jorge Becerra, Javier Olivan, Guillermo Villegas, Giovanna Zacarias
This is an artistic film of many aspects. I am still not sure what the film is about. It is visually stunning playing with long shot scenes, music, black and white shots that gradually turns into colour and virtually no dialogue.
This obvious ambitious project of a film intrigues the viewer as well as due to the slow pace together with the music is mesmerising and with some meditative and messmerising effects. I had this on my Lovefilm list and did not know what to expect when starting the film. There is simply no dialogue but occasional exclamations by a woman dressed as an Inca Indian that is a spirit being. The film is shot in Mexico and alters between urban setting and the forest.
The film is about love, soul mate, bonds and how love conquers all. The bond of the lovers are tested following an abduction. There is some truly stunning visual aspects that is pleasing. The film starts in black and white. During the film occasional bouts of colours appear. It is pale pastel like colours that later intensifies.
The film have a slow pace and is slightly over three and half hours long allowing it to explore the subject and lure in the viewer.
I suspect that some people would view this arty bound to oblivion. However one must applaud the courage that the director chose to create a film with artistic integrity. I could not help but draw parallels to Fellini's film "Satyricon" who likewise lack much dialogue and relies on a more visual experience.
There is some very good acting. It is a challenge in today's overhyped CGI film world of a challenging piece of work which makes the viewer think and reflect.
This film is not for everyone and certainly when watching one has to be in the mood and have the time.
Rating: 3.5 of 5
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